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How to replace the 12V battery in the Toyota Prius?

Model: Toyota Prius MK 3, Xw50 - Years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Part: Battery

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In this tutorial we can see how to replace the 12V battery in the Toyota Prius, an extremely simple and quick operation. First of all, make sure that the key is not inserted, so that you can operate safely, then open the hood, loosen the nut of the negative terminal with a 10mm wrench and disconnect it. Repeat the operation for the positive terminal, unscrew the bolt of the mounting bracket with a 12mm wrench and remove the battery from the housing.

At this point, all that remains is to insert the replacement and reassemble everything following the reverse procedure.


Posted on 30 August 2025 by ScegliAuto


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How to Remove the Rear Seat of a Hyundai Tucson?

To remove the rear seat of a Hyundai Tucson, follow these steps. Start by moving the front seats to their most forward position to gain space. Next, locate the release lever on the underside of the rear seat, near the floor. Press this lever down while pulling the seat upwards to unlock it from the anchor pins. Once unlocked, tilt the seat upwards and forwards to remove it from its position. Repeat this process for both sides of the rear seat. Be careful of any electrical cables or components that may be connected to the seat during removal. Once the rear seat is removed, the disassembly is complete.

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